Job: Estudiante de doctorado/ PhD candidate
Department: Departamento de Ingeniería Eléctrica y Electrónica (TECNUN)
Location: San Sebastián (Spain)
Contract: Fixed-term
Working day: Full time
Sector: Editorial, Education and Training
Vacancies: 1
Discipline: Engineering
Work modality: On siteTecnun-School of Engineering, belongs to the University of Navarra. The aim of the School is to contribute to the professional training, scientific and human development of future engineers. Since its creation in the spring of 1961, it has maintained a balance between teaching, research and service to society, making these activities complement each other.
It currently has two sites campus: the older site, located at the university campus in the Ibaeta district, is made up of the laboratory buildings, the teaching and representation building completed in 1989, and a multipurpose building erected in 1996. The other site is located in the Miramon Technology Park and includes classrooms and research laboratories in the areas of Electricity, Electronics and Communications.
A fully funded PhD position is available at the Tecnun School of Engineering, University of Navarra, San Sebastián, Spain. The selected candidate will join the Wireless Instrument Group (WIN) at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
We are seeking a PhD candidate with a strong research background to contribute to cutting-edge research in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) 6G Networks for Smart Grid. As one of the most complex systems ever developed by humankind, the smart grid relies heavily on real-time communication and computing technologies. The emergence of the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) 6G network offers innovative communication and computing solutions, particularly for smart grid facilities deployed in remote or hard-to-reach areas. However, to meet the stringent and diverse requirements of smart grid applications, LEO 6G-driven communication and computing technologies shall be further explored and advanced. Motivated by the existing demands, the selected candidate will focus on the following key tasks:
What we offer:
Tecnun, the Engineering School of the University of Navarra, offers a 3-year doctoral contract at the Technological Campus in San Sebastián (Spain).
We provide an excellent, international, and multidisciplinary research environment with state-of-the-art facilities.
Opportunities to visit world-reputed universities, research institutes, and industrial partners in and out of Spain.
Training:
- Hands-on training in developing and running experimental testbeds
- Training in advanced research methodologies in LEO 6G and smart grid
- Guidance in publishing and presenting in top-tiered journals and conferences
Working schedule:
Holidays:
Start date: The expected start time is before the summer of 2026.
- An MSc degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or related fields.
Date of degree: before Dec. 31, 2025
- English (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)
- Proficiency in programming and Linux systems.
- Strong background in telecommunications, networking, and/or computing.
- Experiences in building wireless systems or experimental testbeds.
- Familiarity with LEO and 6G networking knowledge is preferred.
- Knowledge of smart grid is considered an advantage.
The candidate must meet the requirements for admission to the doctoral program at the Tecnun School of Engineering.
We kindly ask that the following documentation be included when you sign up:
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